Faraway Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 HMS Anchusa 1/350 Flower Class Corvette by MIRAGE. I've read somewhere that MIRAGE kits are a bit problematic with regards the instructions and part fit. I will see. I'm going to do my best here and will be painting her in "Mountbatten Pink". Would be rude not to really. And, I must be mad, I'm going to try my hand at another sea base. So, here are a few sprue shots. I'm also going to replace the 2 pounder pompom and Lewis guns with Black Cat Models 3D printed ones. First job will be to drill out the scuttles and windows. Hull plating not too bad. That's better. The windows aren't so easy, but seen with the naked eye are ok. And it does make a difference. I also cut out two square holes in the stern for the depth charges, but looking closely at a picture of this ship in 'Flower Class Corvettes' by John Lambert & Les Brown, I'm not so sure that they should be there. The wall surrounding the bridge is very out of scale, so off it comes. A far better look. A few hours later. A trial dry fit. The white blob on the bridge deck is filler, as the hole where the ladder comes through is completely in the wrong place. I've removed the moulded ladder here and on the funnel superstructure, just aft of the bridge. These will be replaced with PE ones, much nicer. Thanks for looking folks and as always, please feel free to criticise and comment. And if you see me making a complete dick of myself, please, please tell me. Jon 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Ah i see a small pink ship.....I shall follow along, as ever your going apace but I'm curious as to which build has been your favourite so far? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) And the photo etch so far is looking good, the rail/upstanding on the bridge platform is very very neat and tidy, Edited October 31, 2021 by S-boat 55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 22 minutes ago, S-boat 55 said: favourite so far? I’ve not really got a favourite. The Langley for the satisfaction of the large amount of PE, which I was quite pleased with the result, though I had my doubts and fears about using solder, which were actually unfounded as I found it quite easy. The Jeremiah O’Brien, because it was not wholly a warship. The South Goodwin light ship, because it was very different from anything else. To be honest, whichever I’m working on, at the time, is my favourite, they all seem to have something interesting and also something boring. What about you, or in fact anyone who reads this. What and why was a particular build memorable ? Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socjo1 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Hi Jon, I always like watch Flowers... And I have three in my shipyard. I have one observation: Anyway, good luck with Anchusa! Best regards, Michał 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, socjo1 said: Hi Jon, I always like watch Flowers... And I have three in my shipyard. I have one observation: Anyway, good luck with Anchusa! Best regards, Michał Thanks Michal. Even in this short time of building, I’m realising that Mirage kits are perhaps not the best quality. It’s good, but could be better, but when you consider the price then you shouldn’t be surprised. I do have a soft spot for ‘Flowers’ and will do my best. Not as good as your builds, which are stunning, but I feel I’m improving, slowly. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecov Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Looking forward to seeing you complete this with all the bells and whistles, Jon. I did an OOB build of this kit seven years ago. I couldn't be bothered to do any rigging by the time I had fought this thing into submission: I have always had a soft spot for Flowers since seeing the Matchbox one in the Seventies. I have a stalled 1/72 Flower and an unstarted Revell 1/144 one too but most importantly, I have 24-hour access to "The Cruel Sea". "Snorkers, good-oh!". Dave 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 8 hours ago, davecov said: "Snorkers, good-oh! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) Very posh Just keep your little pinkie raised! Did the Matchbox (maybe Revell?) kit (badly) back in the 80s as HMS Smilax my dad's first ship. Tom Edited November 1, 2021 by Modelholic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 19 hours ago, Faraway said: and will be painting her in "Mountbatten Pink". Gidday, at least I got the shade of pink correct, if not the ship wearing it. 🙂 I'd like to scratch build a Flower class in 1/600 (I've not heard of any kits in this scale) one day and the larger models such as yours are a goldmine of info for me. Thanks in advance. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Hi Jon We have similar tastes Keep it coming Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 4 hours ago, robgizlu said: Hi Jon We have similar tastes Keep it coming Rob Rob. Your WIP is never very far from me, at the mo. I sometimes wonder why I insist in adding PE, it’s sometimes a bit confusing flitting from one set of instructions to another. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Bit more PE bending and sticking today and I added some 'Bobs Buckles' to the funnel and deck, in preparation for the rigging. Jon This is the searchlight platform. Then the PomPom gun tub. And now the 4" gun platform, sticking these shell clips was a fiddle. I hope they stay put, and don't look too bad after painting. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Jon you have to much time on your hands to building this many kits I really need to think about retiring soon. Looking great so far. 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 42 minutes ago, beefy66 said: Jon you have to much time on your hands to building this many kits I really need to think about retiring soon. Looking great so far. 👍 Stay Safe beefy Cheers Beefy. This retirement thing is well worth waiting for, just wish I could have done it years ago. Am I building too fast ? What’s the ‘normal’ time you guys spend on building ? Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Well, there’s a thing. You remember the PomPom gun tub photo ? It’s too big ! I put one of the Black Cat 3D PomPom’s in it, and the poor little thing could hardly see over the side. I’m a bit surprised at this, given Atlantic Models known accuracy. I’ll post some photos tomorrow, to show what I’m on about. Any thoughts, chaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Great work so far! How does the Pom Pom tub compare to the kit one; is it that oversized? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 11 hours ago, beefy66 said: Jon you have to much time on your hands to building this many kits... I'm more concerned about where they're all going to go! David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 2 minutes ago, Adm Lord De Univers said: I'm more concerned about where they're all going to go! David That is becoming a slight problem Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Just now, Faraway said: That is becoming a slight problem Jon Billy bookcases! Nb, I dont earn a commission from ikea. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 36 minutes ago, Adm Lord De Univers said: Billy bookcases! Nb, I dont earn a commission from ikea. David 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, mick b said: Great work so far! How does the Pom Pom tub compare to the kit one; is it that oversized? Mike Kinda speaks for itself............... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 11 hours ago, Faraway said: Kinda speaks for itself............... Jon I had to go back to my build and check what I did. Which was to use he plastic offering but file the edges down - you lose the lip, but i think the plastic is better proportioned Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 10 hours ago, robgizlu said: Jon I had to go back to my build and check what I did. Which was to use he plastic offering but file the edges down - you lose the lip, but i think the plastic is better proportioned Rob Rob. That’s my plan. I’ve been working on the base, using that foam you recommend, first go isn’t too bad but I think I could do better. It’s not as easy as it appears, to transfer the hull measurement to the foam and then cut it out. I made the mistake of using a lighter AFTER I’d cut the hull shape, which of course distorted the edges of the hole. I should have foreseen that. Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted November 3, 2021 Author Share Posted November 3, 2021 This is my first use of this Styrofoam, but second attempt. I used a lighter to shape the waves AFTER I'd cut the hole, not a good idea, but it has come out reasonably well. Just need to figure out how to paint it so it sort of resembles water with a gentle swell. Well maybe if you turn the lights off and squint So if any of you kind souls can chuck any hints and tips, this old modellers way, he’ll be forever in your debt. A bit off subject, but the instructions for this kit are most unusual, they keep either having the wrong number against parts or no number at all. Still, who ever wants an easy life. Jon. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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